
Cecilie Bahnsen
Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face
This women's parka from the Cecilie Bahnsen x The North Face collaboration is a hooded outerwear garment constructed from waterproof ripstop canvas with a fitted silhouette and tonal floral pattern. It features an adjustable drawstring hood, full-length front zipper, detachable sleeves with zippered shoulder closures, drawcord-adjustable waist and cuffs, and multiple buttoned flap pockets. The parka is handcrafted in Europe and available in a size range that uses the United Kingdom column in the size conversion chart.
- Material
- Waterproof ripstop canvas
- Gender
- female
- Style
- romantic, minimal, utilitarian
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Specifications
Poetic and functional parka from Cecilie Bahnsen x The North Face collaboration, featuring a structured waterproof ripstop canvas with tone-on-tone floral print and removable puff sleeves for adaptable weather protection.
Waterproof ripstop canvas, removable sleeves with zippered closure, drawcord-adjustable hood, waist, and cuffs, multiple buttoned flap pockets.
- Material
- Waterproof ripstop canvas
- Style
- romantic, minimal, utilitarian
- Occasion
- casual, everyday, travel
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Outerwear > Coats & Jackets
Additional Attributes
- structured waterproof ripstop canvas
- fitted style
- adjustable drawstring hood
- removable sleeves with zippered shoulder closure
- full-length zip closure
- drawcord-adjustable waist and hem
- puff sleeves with drawcord-adjustable cuffs
- multiple buttoned flap pockets
- tone-on-tone floral print
- handcrafted in Europe
- romantic minimalism design
- assertive volume and ruffles
Product Insights
The Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka from the third Cecilie Bahnsen × The North Face collaboration, debuted at Paris Fashion Week, is a handcrafted European-made shell that combines structural romanticism with modular utility via zip-off puff sleeves, converting into a vest. Its custom floral olive metal hardware and adjustable drawcords allow silhouette control from cocoon to hourglass. The 20D ripstop with PU coating and DWR finish provides waterproofing but with unsealed zippers limiting heavy rain, and less abrasion resistance than heavier shells. The uninsulated sleeves suit mild weather, making it a three-season piece. Priced at $1,000, it undercuts the capsule's other jacket while offering the only removable puff sleeves.
Verified claims
- Collaboration context
- Third collab collection, Paris runway debut, warmer-weather urban focus.
- Design integration
- Puff sleeves, floral hardware, and zip-off sleeve conversion embody structural romanticism.
- Handcraft
- Handcrafted in Europe, elevating it above assembly-line technical jackets.
- Sleeve conversion
- Only model in this collaboration with detachable puff sleeves; hidden zippers convert it into a structured vest with visible floral hardware.
- Adjustable fit
- Elastic cuffs with drawcords and bungee drawcords at collar, waist, and hem allow adjusting from a cocooned to a relaxed silhouette.
- Weather versatility
- The uninsulated shell sleeves let the parka serve as a lightweight vest for warm-weather layering or a waterproof jacket for spring/fall.
- Silhouette control
- Four drawcord zones reshape the parka into hourglass, blouson, or funnel silhouette.
- Two-way zipper
- Two-way zipper creates A-line or asymmetrical silhouette by opening from hem.
- Sleeve removal
- Hidden zippers remove sleeves to create a tailored vest silhouette.
- Floral hardware
- Every closure, zipper pull, and pocket uses custom floral-shaped metal hardware, and drawcords end in tonal floral cord locks.
- Waterproof performance
- Waterproof ripstop with DWR; unsealed zippers/seams limit heavy rain.
- DWR maintenance
- Machine wash cold on gentle, hang dry; avoid bleach, softener, iron.
- Fabric durability
- 20D ripstop; less abrasion resistant than typical 30-70D shells.
- Fabric stiffness
- PU coating stiffens the lightweight 20D ripstop to hold the architectural silhouette.
- Fabric care
- Cold gentle wash and hang dry preserve the DWR and print; avoid harsh detergents and heat.
- Sizing
- Fitted compared to standard The North Face sizing; size up for relaxed fit.
- Convertible fit
- Sleeves zip off to create a structured vest that layers well.
- Handcrafted production
- Handcrafted in Europe using traditional artisan techniques and presented at Paris Fashion Week.
- Custom hardware
- All closures use custom floral-shaped metal hardware.
- Fabric construction
- 93% nylon ripstop with PU coating and DWR finish.
- Value
- At its current CA$499.95 price, it undercuts the capsule's Sara Mountain Jacket while offering the only removable puff sleeves.
- Washing care
- Wash cold on gentle cycle with mild detergent and hang dry; close zippers to protect waterproof coating.
- Print care
- Floral print withstands washing with mild detergent and no high heat.
- Modular conversion
- Sleeves zip off via hidden zippers, converting the parka into a clean-lined vest.
- Couture detailing
- Handcrafted in Europe using traditional practices, with custom flower-shaped hardware on all closures.
- Collection context
- Debuted at Paris Fashion Week SS26; third Cecilie Bahnsen × The North Face collaboration within a seven-piece capsule.
- Temperature range
- Three-season parka suitable for mild to cool weather.
- Layering
- Layers cleanly over chunky knits and silk slip dresses, and with sleeves removed works as a lean warm-weather topper.
- Adjustability
- Drawcords and two-way zip cinch for warmth or loosen for airflow.
- Print execution
- The tonal floral pattern is printed directly onto the ripstop fabric rather than embroidered.
- Packability
- The PU-coated 20D ripstop shell has an 80 g/m² finished weight, keeping the parka light and packable.
- Tear resistance
- Ripstop construction gives the shell better tear resistance than standard plain-weave nylon at the same weight, so it withstands puncture stress from loaded pockets and arm movement.
Product record
- Title
- Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face
- Brand
- Cecilie Bahnsen
- Price
- 1000 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a patterned hooded parka shown on a model; visible features include a center front zipper, flap pockets with flower-shaped snap buttons, elastic cuffs with drawcords, and waist drawcord toggles.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting hooded parka worn on a model, shown from the upper thighs to just above the head; body is boxy with dropped shoulders and long voluminous sleeves.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (medium) - Fabric patternAll-over small geometric floral repeat pattern in two tones of dark green creating a subtle camo-like texture.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.84 (high) - Center front zipperFull-length exposed center zipper in a darker green with a small decorative flower-shaped zipper pull at the bottom and a matching pull at the top near the collar.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.78 (high) - Upper chest flap pocketsTwo horizontal chest flap pockets with single flower-shaped snap buttons; flaps sit flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.14 · w 0.56 · h 0.16 (high) - Waist drawcord and togglesElasticized waist with two drawcords and rounded toggles that have a flower motif, positioned symmetrically at the front waist.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.36 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Lower flap pocketsTwo lower front flap pockets with flower-shaped snap buttons; pocket flaps aligned with cargo-style placement on the pant area but attached to jacket front hem area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.56 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Cuff constructionElastic gathered cuffs with external drawcord loops and small toggle on each sleeve hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.60 · w 0.20 · h 0.28 (high) - Collar and hood areaHigh stand collar with gathered hood visible behind the neck; collar closes to just below the chin.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.04 · w 0.28 · h 0.14 (high) - Flower-shaped hardware motifDecorative flower-shaped details are used repeatedly as snap buttons and zipper-pull accents across the jacket front.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.48 · y 0.80 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (medium) - Printed logo on lower right front“Small printed mark that reads 'THE NORTH FACE' stacked (partial logo) next to a decorative graphic on the lower right front pocket area.”
1 region
x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a model against a plain light gray background; image cropped at mid-thigh and above the head, soft directional lighting with minimal shadows.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray seamless background with even soft lighting and no visible props.
- Model crop and poseModel stands facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; image cropped just above the head and at mid-thigh so hands and lower thighs are visible.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.00 · w 0.84 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting from the front-left creating faint shadows along the jacket folds and under the arms.
Colors
dark olive green patterned· main shell#42443Dolive green· hardware and toggles#646A64- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting hooded parka worn on a model, shown from the upper thighs to just above the head; body is boxy with dropped shoulders and long voluminous sleeves.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a lightweight patterned parka with a gathered drawcord waist, two rear flap pockets, balloon sleeves with elastic cuffs and drawcord toggles, and a short stand collar with a rear drawcord.
- Overall silhouetteBack view of a short parka with a slightly cropped hem that sits above matching pants; the body is loose with a defined gathered waist created by an internal drawcord.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.05 · w 0.84 · h 0.90 (high) - Fabric patternAll visible outer fabric shows a small repeating floral/hexagon geometric motif in a two-tone dark green palette across the entire garment.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.05 · w 0.90 · h 0.90 (high) - Waist gathering and togglesWaist is drawn in with an external cord channel and two visible cord loops ending in small flat flower-shaped toggles on either side of the center back.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.42 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high) - Rear pocket constructionTwo patch pockets on the lower back with flap closures; the central flap has a visible small flower-shaped snap or button at its center.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.52 · w 0.36 · h 0.22 (high) - Collar detailShort stand/up collar with a gathered channel and a rear drawcord visible at the collar seam.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve shape and closuresLong, voluminous balloon sleeves that narrow into elasticized cuffs; each cuff has a short cord with a small toggle visible at the wrist.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.62 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.58 (high) - Material finishLightweight woven fabric with a low sheen that catches soft highlights, suggesting a water-resistant or technical outer layer.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.80 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the parka, plain light background, soft even lighting, and visible cropping at the model's head and lower legs.
- Shot compositionVertical studio photograph showing the model from the upper neck to mid-thigh, centered in frame; top of the head is cropped out.
- BackgroundPlain light neutral background with no visible props or signage.
- Model hands visibleModel's hands are visible at the lower sides of the frame, with the right hand resting near the thigh and fingers partially visible.
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.72 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft diffuse lighting with gentle shadows that reveal subtle fabric texture and creases.
Colors
dark olive green with muted pattern· main fabric#444A44dull olive green· cord toggles and drawcords#4C524C- Overall silhouetteBack view of a short parka with a slightly cropped hem that sits above matching pants; the body is loose with a defined gathered waist created by an internal drawcord.
- 03

Product
Close-up of the parka's upper torso showing a high collar, sleeveless vest body in a small grid check fabric, a partially detached zip-off sleeve with visible zipper, front flap pocket with flower-shaped snap buttons, and a flower-shaped toggle on a drawcord.
- High collarShort stand-up collar made from the same grid-pattern fabric, with slight gathering at the neckline.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.06 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (high) - Sleeveless vest bodyTorso section with no visible sleeve on the right side of the image, showing a sleeveless armhole edge finished in the same fabric.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.18 · w 0.33 · h 0.32 (high) - Zip-off sleeveDetached sleeve being held away from the arm with a visible vertical zipper along the armhole; zipper track and fabric trim are visible.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.28 · w 0.38 · h 0.46 (high) - Chest flap pocketHorizontal flap pocket on the chest with a boxy flap and top stitching line, constructed from the same grid-pattern fabric.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.34 · w 0.42 · h 0.18 (high) - Flower-shaped snap buttonsSmall five-petal flower-shaped snap buttons used on the pocket flap and elsewhere on the garment, matte finish.
2 regions
x 0.17 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.34 · y 0.38 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Small grid check patternAll visible outer fabric has a small, regularly spaced light grid on a darker olive-green ground, creating a checked texture across panels.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.12 · w 0.90 · h 0.70 (high) - Drawcord with flower toggleNarrow drawcord ending in a small flower-shaped plastic toggle visible near the lower-left area of the crop.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.70 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (medium) - Zipper pull at center frontVertical center-front zipper visible with a narrow black or dark green zipper tape running up to the collar.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.14 · h 0.50 (high) - Hand interaction and occlusionA hand grasps the detached sleeve near its zipper, partially occluding the lower chest and sleeve zipper area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.64 · w 0.46 · h 0.30 (high)
Other
Studio close-up crop showing model shoulder and hand against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionTight close-up framing focused on upper torso and arm area; model's face partially visible at the top-left corner and shoulder occupies the right mid area.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth, uniform light gray or off-white background without visible texture or props.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, even studio lighting with gentle shadows under the chin and slight specular highlights on the model skin and on the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
Colors
olive green with light grid· main outer fabric#52544Ddark olive· flower-shaped buttons and toggles#3D413Cblack· inner sleeve lining and zipper tape#0D0E0C- High collarShort stand-up collar made from the same grid-pattern fabric, with slight gathering at the neckline.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Cecilie Bahnsen
The north face x cecilie bahnsen tenzin spectra Jacket
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4607631 | Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face - X-Small | CA$499.95CA$1,000.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4607632 | Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face - Small | CA$499.95CA$1,000.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4607633 | Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face - Medium | CA$499.95CA$1,000.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4607634 | Tenzin Spectra Hybrid Sleeves Floral Parka Cecilie Bahnsen X The North Face - Large | CA$499.95CA$1,000.00 | Out of Stock |